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German conservatives try to entice discontented voters and push down far-right
1 year, 6 months ago

German conservatives try to entice discontented voters and push down far-right

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Leaders of Germany’s main opposition bloc called Friday for voters turned off by the government to back them in two major state elections this fall, arguing that they are the best bet for stability while voting for a burgeoning far-right party would bring no change. The center-right Union bloc — which currently leads both regions — hopes to …

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Over and out: Germany switches off its last nuclear plants
1 year, 8 months ago

Over and out: Germany switches off its last nuclear plants

Associated Press  

BERLIN — “Nuclear power, no thanks!” What was once a slogan found on the bumper of many a German car became a reality Saturday, as the country shut down its three remaining nuclear power plants in line with a long-planned transition toward renewable energy. As energy prices spiked last year due to the war in Ukraine, some members of German …

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Germany cancels Oktoberfest for 2nd year over virus fears
3 years, 8 months ago

Germany cancels Oktoberfest for 2nd year over virus fears

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Bavarian officials on Monday canceled Oktoberfest festivities for a second year in a row due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, saying there are too many risks in hosting the celebrations — which bring in visitors from around the world — during a global pandemic. Bavarian Governor Markus Soeder said it was with “heavy hearts” that they …

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Laschet wins battle to lead Merkel’s bloc in German election
3 years, 8 months ago

Laschet wins battle to lead Merkel’s bloc in German election

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Armin Laschet, the governor of Germany’s most populous state, emerged victorious Tuesday from a bruising power struggle and became the candidate of Angela Merkel’s center-right bloc to succeed the longtime chancellor in the country’s September election. “So it’s important now for the Union, the CDU and CSU to go into the election campaign as a team.” Parts of …

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Armin Laschet wins race to lead Angela Merkel's Centre-Right Bloc in German election
3 years, 8 months ago

Armin Laschet wins race to lead Angela Merkel's Centre-Right Bloc in German election

Firstpost  

Berlin: Armin Laschet, the governor of Germany’s most populous state, on Tuesday won a bruising power struggle to become the candidate of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s centre-right bloc for chancellor in the September election. The race turned into a heated duel after both Laschet, the leader of Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union, and Soeder, who leads its smaller Bavarian sister party, the …

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Polls support Bavarian governor to run for German chancellor
3 years, 8 months ago

Polls support Bavarian governor to run for German chancellor

The Independent  

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Merkel’s bloc dips in polls 6 months before German vote
3 years, 9 months ago

Merkel’s bloc dips in polls 6 months before German vote

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A leading figure in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right Union bloc has warned that there’s a growing “mood for change” in Germany, as surveys show voters losing faith in the long-time leader’s party six months before a national election. An opinion poll published Sunday by weekly Bild am Sonntage put the Union bloc’s support at 25%, just ahead of …

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Merkel’s party faces German election ‘wake-up call’
3 years, 9 months ago

Merkel’s party faces German election ‘wake-up call’

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Two German state election defeats have put the spotlight on chances of a government without Chancellor Angela Merkel’s bloc after September’s national vote. Final results showed that Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union was handily defeated in Sunday’s elections by two popular incumbent state governors: the Green party’s Winfried Kretschmann in Baden-Wuerttemberg and the center-left Social Democrats’ Malu Dreyer in …

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German states tighten virus rules as pandemic battle falters
4 years, 1 month ago

German states tighten virus rules as pandemic battle falters

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Several German states moved closer to a “hard lockdown” Tuesday as officials warned that continued high coronavirus infections could overwhelm hospitals and that too many people were ignoring existing pandemic restrictions. Figures published by Germany’s disease control agency showed the number of newly confirmed cases per 100,000 inhabitants reaching almost 320 in a week in Saxony — more …

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German states tighten virus rules as pandemic battle falters
4 years, 1 month ago

German states tighten virus rules as pandemic battle falters

The Independent  

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UEFA Super Cup: Several Bayern Munich fans return tickets over COVID-19 fears after spike in cases in Hungary
4 years, 3 months ago

UEFA Super Cup: Several Bayern Munich fans return tickets over COVID-19 fears after spike in cases in Hungary

Firstpost  

Budapest will host the match between Champions League winners Bayern Munich and Europa League holders Sevilla, however, the fixture is facing growing criticism. Berlin: Around 800 Bayern Munich supporters have returned tickets for Thursday’s UEFA Super Cup in Hungary amid fears the showcase match could become a “super spreader” event. However, UEFA expect only 500 Sevilla supporters and 1300 Bayern …

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Bundesliga likely to resume on May 9 behind closed doors
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga likely to resume on May 9 behind closed doors

The Hindu  

Germany's Bundesliga could resume from May 9, regional leaders of the country's biggest states said on Monday, although games can only take place without spectators to prevent coronavirus contagion. RELATED| But “we could perhaps from May 9 play such a round of 'ghost games',” Soeder told Bild, using the German term “Geisterspiele” for matches played in empty stadiums. Likewise, Armin …

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